BCCPA releases new Pandemic Timeline page to record critical responses to COVID-19
A new feature page launched on BC Care Providers Association’s website provides a record of key milestones affecting B.C.’s continuing care sector in the lead up to and during the global pandemic. While COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on many communities, seniors care providers in B.C.’s Lower Mainland have been hit hard with dozens of outbreaks […]
New updates to the Home Health COVID-19 Toolkit
EngAge BC has made updates to the COVID-19: Toolkit for Home Health Operators, which was originally released in April. The guide offers leading practices, templates, and resources that can help you prepare for and respond to COVID-19. The new guide includes additions such as more mental health information, and links to the WorkSafeBC safety plan […]
New long-term care beds commitment is good news to B.C. Interior communities
Burnaby, B.C. (July 13, 2020) – B.C.’s leading organization representing non-government long-term care operators BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) is pleased by today’s announcement by Minister of Health Adrian Dix on an investment that will introduce 495 new long-term care beds in the Interior Health region, calling it “good news” for families in those communities. […]
Media Advisory: BCCPA to comment on province’s plan to add 495 new long-term care beds in the Interior
Burnaby, B.C. (July 13, 2020) – Today, B.C.’s Minister of Health Adrian Dix announced an investment that will introduce 495 new long-term care beds in the Interior Health region. 140 beds will be added in Kelowna, 100 in Kamloops, 90 in Vernon, 90 in Penticton and 75 in Nelson. A competitive bid process will determine the exact location […]
